QWAPMP Chapter 23
by VolareLuo Fei’s face was extremely unpleasant. He forced a smile, “Xiao Xi, you don’t like the boat I picked?”
Song Xi lifted his eyelids to look at him, then looked towards the director team, completely ignoring Luo Fei.
Having received a nod of approval from the director, Bai Jingxiu finally couldn’t bear to hide it anymore, “It’s useless for Xiao Xi to like it, you are destined to have no connection with this boat today!”
Luo Fei’s already unpleasant face became even more so, and he almost couldn’t maintain the smile on his face.
What did that mean? Was Bai Jingxiu trying to steal it from him?
The director took out a megaphone, cleared his throat, and then told everyone that these rubber boats were already assigned.
Having already taken the rubber boat with the most props, Su Xiaoxiao was extremely reluctant, and even wanted to act pitiful towards Bai Jingxiu, begging him to give her the boat with the most props.
Bai Jingxiu pushed forward his partner He Ruo, who was also a girl, which finally made Su Xiaoxiao obediently return to the rubber boat the director had arranged for her in advance.
Everyone switched to a different rubber boat, except for Song Xi.
Luo Fei awkwardly returned to Song Xi’s rubber boat and asked in a low voice that only the two of them could hear, “Song Xi, are you deliberately trying to make a fool of me?”
Song Xi avoided the drone camera and sneered, “What do you think you are? Do you think Bai Jingxiu would need to yield to you?”
Bai Jingxiu’s status in the entertainment industry was no lower than Luo Fei’s; it was just that Luo Fei always thought too highly of himself.
As the race began, Song Xi and his team, without paddles, could only use their hands to paddle in the water. Bai Jingxiu’s team was the fastest among them, followed by Su Xiaoxiao’s team.
Ning Keran looked back and saw Song Xi’s team, instantly feeling less nervous. She even actively asked Mo Xu for the paddle, wanting to paddle herself.
Paddling was physically demanding work. Mo Xu shook his head, wanting to do it himself, but Ning Keran said she wanted to learn how to paddle. “Brother Mo, you rest for a bit, let me do it!”
Mo Xu saw how eager she was to paddle, finally giving in and also teaching her how to do it.
The scenery on both sides of the small river was picturesque, with willows swaying gently in the spring breeze. The girl’s long hair brushed against his neck and shoulder. Mo Xu tilted his head slightly, his gaze gentle, but he didn’t dare to look at the person in front of him.
It was during this brief moment of inattention that Ning Keran’s paddle accidentally slipped and fell into the water. She instinctively reached out to grab it, and her body’s center of gravity tilted towards the river.
With a splash, came the sound of falling into the water.
The next second, screams and shouts rang out simultaneously, “Help!!!”
Mo Xu’s pupils constricted. Without a second’s hesitation, he jumped down.
He wanted to save her, but after jumping down, he realized he couldn’t swim.
Ning Keran struggled in the water, her eyes filled with panic.
“Help, help, I can’t swim!”
“Save Keran, quick, save her.” Mo Xu couldn’t swim himself, but the first thing he thought of was asking someone to save Ning Keran.
The closest to them was Song Xi’s team. Luo Fei took out his phone, wanting to call the staff to save them.
This was a dating show. Although there were staff members around them, they kept a distance to avoid disturbing the artists from developing feelings.
“Take off your life jacket and give it to me,” Song Xi said anxiously, looking at the other person, Mo Xu, who was sinking. He felt a little flustered.
“What do you want to do?” Luo Fei asked, still holding his phone, not taking off his life jacket immediately.
“Save people,” Song Xi replied. “Hurry.”
Luo Fei frowned, unhappy with Song Xi’s tone of voice, and also with a bit of other selfish thought, “Can you save people? Or maybe don’t cause more trouble for now. Let’s wait for the production crew’s staff to come; they will save Keran and Mo Xu.”
The production crew members were indeed rushing towards them, but they were still some distance away from Mo Xu.
Ning Keran was wearing a life jacket and could wait for the staff, but Mo Xu, who wasn’t wearing one and had already sunk, couldn’t wait any longer.
Song Xi gritted his teeth and jumped into the water, swimming towards the direction where Mo Xu had sunk.
Fortunately, he had learned to swim before and hadn’t forgotten this skill.
Song Xi swam to Mo Xu’s side, seeing that the person’s eyes were about to close. He quickly grabbed Mo Xu’s hair and swam towards a shaded area above.
Ning Keran was pulled up by the production team. She was already wearing a life jacket and wasn’t likely to sink easily. It was the shock of falling into the water that made her forget about the life jacket she was wearing, causing Mo Xu, who wasn’t wearing one, to jump into the water to save her in a panic.
On the shore, Yan Ye took this scene in, a rare hint of confusion in his clear, cold eyes.
This male supporting character wasn’t entirely evil after all!
After the two were rescued, filming was temporarily paused. Mo Xu was sent to the hospital, as was the frightened Ning Keran.
She was very scared. Seeing Mo Xu unconscious, she stayed in the hospital to take care of him.
Due to the incident, filming was suddenly suspended, and it was uncertain when it could resume.
As soon as Song Xi came out of the ward, he called his manager, subtly saying he wanted to withdraw from the later filming.
His manager was initially furious, but after hearing Song Xi say he currently had a script in hand, the manager calmed down and stated that he would handle this matter. He would talk to the manager and then discuss it with the director of the program.
Song Xi’s manager was very efficient. Yan Ye quickly received the news that he wanted to withdraw from the dating show.
The first episode wasn’t even finished filming, and a guest wanted to withdraw?
The director was very troubled.
“Perhaps the director can invite him instead,” Yan Ye placed a photo in front of the director.
If Song Xi were there, he would definitely recognize this person.
Song Xi’s rival, “Xue Xuan”.
“Who is this?” the director tentatively asked, thinking he was another artist from CEO Yan’s company.
Yan Ye took a slow sip of his tea before slowly explaining, “Song Xi’s rival?”
The director frowned. What did CEO Yan mean? He wanted to invite Song Xi’s rival instead of his own company’s artist?
Did Song Xi offend him?
Tsk tsk tsk! The director shook his head inwardly. Because of Song Xi saving someone, the director still had a good impression of Song Xi.
But having a good impression was one thing; he didn’t plan to offend such a prominent figure just for one artist.
“Since CEO Yan has spoken, then so be it. As for the footage of Song Xi in the filming, I will have the post-production team cut it out!”
It was just a pity for the post-production staff; they would have to work overtime again.
“No need. Don’t cut Song Xi’s footage. Let it be as it is. Don’t cut the footage of him saving people either,” Yan Ye said calmly, his voice not allowing for questioning.
The director was stunned for a while, then seemed to understand something. He suddenly realized, “I understand what CEO Yan means. Don’t worry.”
The show was exclusively sponsored by the Yan Group, and Yan Ye’s influence was not to be underestimated.
Where could a director working in the entertainment industry not understand his last few sentences?
He believed that after the subsequent filming was completed and broadcasted, the topic would definitely be all over the place.
After being informed that he could withdraw, Song Xi immediately packed his suitcase and wanted to leave.
Yan Ye had just finished dressing and buttoned the last button when there was a knock on the door from the outside. He opened the door, and it was Song Xi dragging a suitcase.
Song Xi had come to say goodbye to Yan Ye. He was originally going to leave, but when he was packing, he saw the script and remembered the boss who lived in the most luxurious room on the fifth floor.
After hesitating for half an hour, he still decided to come and say goodbye.
“Going back?” Yan Ye asked, fastening the watch on his wrist and pulling down his sleeve.
Song Xi’s eyes flicked over his wrist, and he nodded, “Goodbye, CEO Yan!”
Yan Ye looked amusedly as he dragged his suitcase away, as if afraid of being followed.
Judging by Song Xi’s attitude towards him, was the male supporting character a little afraid of him?
“I happen to be going back now, let’s go together!” Yan Ye’s car was parked on the side of the road. He opened the car window and looked at the person who was making a phone call.
Song Xi was on the phone. He wanted to call the family driver to pick him up, but there was no answer.
Late at night, this resort hotel only had private cars and no taxis. Song Xi felt a bit sour inside. Perhaps his mood was off, and he wasn’t as afraid of Yan Ye as he was during the day.
After getting into the car, he kept looking out the window. Anyone with eyes could tell his mood was off. Yan Ye turned on some soft music and didn’t speak first.
The black Maybach stopped at the entrance of the Song family villa. Two slender men embraced and kissed under the dim yellow light.
Song Xi was still holding his suitcase. His happy mood upon returning home changed at this moment.
Yan Ye clicked his tongue inwardly in wonder. So the male leads were already this ambiguous, almost sleeping together, yet they hadn’t given each other a proper title. No wonder the male supporting character always wanted to cut in.
Song Xi hadn’t seen Meng Zhou for several days. Although Meng Zhou had come to the previous banquet, Song Xi was rude to him, and fearing it would cause trouble and implicate them, Song Father had Song Xi sent upstairs.
Under the illumination of the dim light, the male supporting character’s face, which should have been angry and jealous, flashed with a suspicious blush. His lips were tightly pressed together.
Yan Ye rarely lowered his head and asked him in a gentle voice, “Is that your brother and Young Master Meng?”
Song Xi subconsciously nodded. His lips didn’t part, but his throat let out a light ‘mm’.
“Don’t you think they are very well-matched?” Yan Ye asked with a light chuckle. Just as his finger was about to touch the person’s hair, it was slapped away.
Song Xi’s voice was filled with undeniable anger, “No, I don’t. Please, CEO Yan, don’t get handsy.” Their relationship wasn’t familiar enough for him to touch his hair, was it? Even if CEO Yan was kind enough to give him a ride back, just based on what he said just now, he didn’t like this seemingly gentle-smiling man in front of him.
Yan Ye’s smile was always very gentle, but upon closer observation, one would find his smile was very indifferent.
Song Xi grew up in an orphanage and learned to read people’s expressions from a young age, all so he could behave well and be adopted.
The male supporting character suddenly turned hostile, his reaction like a kitten whose tail was stepped on, instantly getting agitated. To approach him again would require some effort.
Yan Ye didn’t try to pacify him, nor was he angered by his words. Instead, he said indifferently, “Then I’ll leave first. Remember to adjust your state before going to the set.”
Song Xi turned around. Yan Ye was already walking towards where the car was parked. He opened the car door, buckled his seatbelt, all in one go, without any hesitation, and didn’t look at him again.
What to do? Did he say something he shouldn’t have again?
Song Xi lowered his head and sulked for a minute. When he remembered something and looked up again, Meng Zhou had already separated from Song Mu Han. He drove away in a Rolls-Royce.
In the dark night, only Song Mu Han remained, watching Meng Zhou leave.
Song Xi was full of anger. He walked forward. When Song Mu Han noticed him, he sneered, “If you can’t bear to see him go, chase after him. Stop putting on a show here, who are you performing for, ghosts?”
Thinking that Song Mu Han might be deliberately acting for him, Song Xi became furious.
Song Mu Han’s lips curved into a mocking smile, and he turned to walk into the villa.
“Wait a minute, why isn’t Uncle Li answering my phone?”
The Song family had several drivers, and Uncle Li was one of them. At first, Song Xi saw Song Mu Han being picked up and dropped off by drivers whenever he went out, looking every bit the young master. He followed suit and asked Song Father for a driver as well.
Song Mu Han seemed to remember something, his footsteps paused, and he said very carelessly, “I forgot to tell you, I gave Uncle Li a vacation while you were away.”
Song Xi’s face was puffed up with anger like a fugu fish, yet he had no way to deal with Song Mu Han.
In the Song family, everyone favored Song Mu Han, including the servants.
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